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Red Fin Borleyi Cichlid

Copadichromis borleyi

Red Fin Borleyi Cichlid (Copadichromis borleyi) aquarium profile: minimum 75 gallon tank, 7 inch adult size, 76-82°F temperature range, and moderate care. Keep a group of at least 3.

FlashyModerate care
Red Fin Borleyi Cichlid aquarium fish
75 galMinimum tank
7 inAdult size
3Schooling minimum
76-82°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
7.6-8.6
GH
10-25 dGH
KH
8-18 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Moderate
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
3/5

Diet and Care

Diet
omnivore/planktivore
Diet difficulty
3/5
Care difficulty
3/5

Planning Notes

Moderate care needs; may require mature grazing surfaces or supplemental fresh/frozen foods.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodsmall foodslarge adult sizehigh bioload
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